Baseball Injuries & Prevention TipsInformation from the Andrews Institute: Orthopedics & Sports MedicineInjuries in young athletes are on the rise, but elbow and shoulder injuries in children are on the verge of becoming an epidemic. Thousands of children are seen each year complaining of elbow or shoulder pain. Damage or tear to the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is the most common injury suffered and is often caused by pitchers throwing too much. This ligament is the main stabilizer of the elbow for the motions of pitching. When it becomes damaged, it can be difficult to repair and rehabilitate.

This is another helpful article by Steven Ellis, former Chicago Cubs pitching pro. It may be found on www.youthpitching.com. Much of the information is similar to Dr. Andrews article; however, Steven provides additional statistics and helpful advice. You will find information on youth arm injuries, injury prevention tips, arm care, pitching mechanics, and specifics about why the arm is hurting.